| Applications open | Monday 18 January 2027 |
| Applications close | Friday 05 March 2027 |
| Annual value | $1,250 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Residency | Australian Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student, Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | All |
| Type of scholarship | High achiever/academic |
The J E Jenkins Scholarship was established in 1941 by the late John Evan Jenkins who bequeathed $10,000 to the University of Adelaide support undergraduate students undertaking an undergraduate program, in Agriculture or Social Sciences.
Value: $1,250 to be paid in two instalments.
For more information please contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a commencing or continuing student enrolled in an Agriculture, Social Sciences or Sociology program
- Be an Australian Citizen
- Be enrolled on a full-time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
- Be residents of student accommodation provided as part of Adelaide University’s student accommodation provision. Eligible residences include Adelaide University Village, Mattanya Student Residence, Roseworthy Residential College, Whyalla Student Village, Scape Adelaide University, Scape Adelaide Central, Scape Waymouth, Yugo Adelaide City, Aquinas College, Lincoln College, St. Ann’s College, and St. Mark’s College.
Selection criteria
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:
- Academic merit (GPA or ATAR)
- Preference will be given to students who have served in the Commonwealth armed forces
- Preference will be given to students who have relocated from outside of metropolitan Adelaide.
Important information
- You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply.
- The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
- Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship.
How to apply
Online Applications via myScholarshipsContact us